University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine – Department of Orthopedics 

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Medicine/Orthopedic Spine/Instructor

Position #00846185 – Requisition #39376

Job Summary:

This is a unique opportunity to work in an academic and clinical Adult Orthopedic Spine Surgery practice. The position will be a full-time exempt (non-hourly) Instructor -Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner position in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The employee will work in the Greater Denver Metropolitan area with possible coverage of multiple hospitals. The position is not eligible for tenure.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a position requiring interest in Adult Orthopedic Spine Surgery.   The applicant must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-intensity environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as well.

• Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems (focusing on the musculoskeletal system) and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. Write prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as needed. Complete FMLA and other forms and school notes as needed.

• Assists in providing pre-op, intra-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics and other scheduled drugs.

• Assists in the operating room, with possible long workdays.

• Interacts with patients by phone, by Telehealth, and in-person for spine related medical care.

• Coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Work with the team to ensure smooth operation of the floor and clinic.

• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

• Writes progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required.

• Provides health education to patients and families; may train and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, and other mid-level students or other health professional students engaged in specific clinical activities.

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

• Participate (attend, give talks, help organize) in educational programs including the scheduled weekly academic calendar for the Division of Spine.

• Will assist in community outreach events including giving educational talks, organizing, planning, and attending.

• Help develop written educational materials and treatment protocols for specific conditions and post-operative care.

• Assist in preparing and giving power point and poster presentations for educational purposes at institutional, local and national meetings.

• May perform clinical research related to specific conditions and assist in preparation of manuscripts for publication.

• Must become proficient in documentation and use of the current electronic medical record